Cupid (After Bouguereau) | Academic Master Copy Oil Painting

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Cupid (After Bouguereau) is a master copy oil painting on canvas, measuring 20 × 38 inches (51 × 96 cm), created in faithful study of the original composition by William-Adolphe Bouguereau, one of the foremost figures of 19th-century academic realism.

Executed with rigorous attention to anatomy, proportion, and tonal modeling, the work reflects the discipline of classical atelier training. The figure of Cupid is rendered in a moment of quiet vulnerability—head inclined, wings softened, and posture restrained—capturing the emotional subtlety and idealized naturalism that define Bouguereau’s mythological paintings. Emphasis is placed on delicate transitions of light, surface refinement, and psychological stillness rather than theatrical narrative.

As a master copy, this painting serves both as a technical demonstration of academic realism and as an homage to the classical tradition that underpins the Italian & Classical Antiquity collection. It stands as a bridge between historical mastery and contemporary practice, preserving the visual language of classical mythology through disciplined reproduction.

The master copy remains in a private collection. The original artwork is available for acquisition from the current owner, subject to terms and price. Fine art print options are not offered for this work.